MORRISONS OPENS BRAND NEW STORE IN CRANBROOK
On Thursday 12th December, Morrisons is opening a brand new supermarket on Elm Drive in Cranbrook with the creation of around 100 jobs in full and part-time roles
The grand opening of the new store coincides with the recent development of the town of Cranbrook, which features over 3,500 new homes in the neighbourhood.
The new 15,600 square feet store will feature a carefully tailored mix of Morrisons own brand products and branded favourites, together with Morrisons much-loved Market Street counters with colleagues on hand to offer advice on Morrisons salad bar, pizza counter and bakery. Other key features in the store include:
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A brand new ‘when it’s gone it’s gone’ zone (WIGIGS), featuring special buy products
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Food to Go
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Flourish & Joy Florist
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Morrisons “The Best” range which offers a little bit of luxury at great prices
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A wide selection of Free From products
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Popular and useful services such as Amazon lockers and key cutting
Morrisons is proud to work with foodmakers, growers and producers to provide locally loved food and drink and the Cranbrook store will stock a wide selection of products that have been sourced from local suppliers. These include:
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Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider
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Furniss New Wave Original Cornish Fairings
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Owens Organic Coffee Gara Whole Beans
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Four Elms Fruit Farm Real Devonshire Apple Juice Braeburn
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Otter Vale Devon Fire Chutney
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Langage Farm Devon Clotted Cream
Dan Smith, Store Manager at Morrisons Cranbrook, said: “We know the residents of Cranbrook have been eagerly anticipating the opening of this new store and so we are really pleased to be opening this brand new Morrisons store at the centre of the town with skilled food making at the heart of it and plenty of useful services. We hope customers will love the store and we look forward to welcoming them all and to Morrisons becoming a big part of the local community.”
Councillor Les Bayliss, Chairman of Cranbrook Town Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome Morrisons to Cranbrook. This new store is a significant addition to our town, not only offering residents greater convenience and choice but also potentially creating valuable job opportunities for our community. Cranbrook continues to grow and thrive, and the arrival of a major retailer like Morrisons is a testament to the town’s potential and vibrant future. We are proud to support this milestone. Congratulations to Morrisons on their opening day!
Councillor Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council, said: “It’s a very exciting day for the people of Cranbrook and the surrounding area. After waiting patiently for a supermarket in their town centre, I’m sure that residents will join me in being delighted to see this critical community facility now open.
“Local people will remember this important milestone for the town for many years to come. It will help to bring people into the town centre and act as a catalyst for further development. Cranbrook town centre is really starting to come to life and I can’t wait to see it unfold. Congratulations Cranbrook!”
The launch day will feature a festive Christmas sleigh and visit from Father Christmas, along with carols performed by a brass band.